Landscape Architect Salary Overview

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that landscape architects had a median income of $64,570 in May 2014 (www.bls.gov). If you were in the top ten percent of workers, you earned $106,120 or more a year. The lowest ten percent earned $40,690 or less per year. Salary can vary by location, industry and experience. The BLS also reported that employment growth in this field was expected to reach 5% from 2014-2024.

Important Facts About Landscape Architects

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensure

Required by most states

On-the-Job Training

Internship or apprenticeship

Similar Occupations

Civil engineer, surveyor, construction manager, cartographer

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Salary by Industry

The highest employment levels of landscape architects were in the architectural and engineering services and buildings services industries, according to May 2014 BLS figures. Mean wages in these industries were $71,010 and $57,770, respectively. Amusement and recreation industries paid the highest mean wages in the industry at $98,010.

Salary by Location

The BLS reported that California, New York, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania had the highest employment levels for landscape architects in May 2014. Mean salaries in these states ranged from $63,140 to $82,880 annually. At the same time, states with the highest mean pay included California ($82,880), Connecticut ($79,520), Massachusetts ($79,450), Maryland ($79,050) and Missouri ($76,900).

Salary by Experience

PayScale.com reported in September 2015 that entry-level landscape architects earned $33,770-$59,154. If you were mid-career, your earnings increased to $43,387-$73,796 per year. Salaries were $47,314-$93,794 if you were experienced, and for those in late-career, they rose to $44,625-$114,472.

Job Description

The landscape architect field is dedicated to making public areas look attractive while remaining functional. An important aspect of landscape architecture is to make sure that the natural environment is cared for and works in conjunction with its new surroundings. Projects may include working at college campuses, golf courses, shopping centers, parks and gardens. Before you start working on a project, you must develop a blueprint for your work. In order to do so, you meet with the client to understand what they want as far as design and structures. While visiting the site, you examine the land slopes, vegetation, climate and soil. When that work is completed, you draw up the designs and begin construction.

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